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The effect of climate change is anything but hypothetical to retired Colombian naval officer German Alfonso. Just ask him about the time his neighborhood in this historic coastal city became an island. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Nov 23, 2009 - 2:02 AM PST
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Nov 23, 2009 - 2:03 AM PST
Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 23, 2009

Technical experts are not quoted directly, but reactions of local people make the story approachable.

Not only are the effects of global warming more evident in Latin American coastal cities, the report says, but the phenomenon could worsen in coming decades because sea ... More »

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Manfred Ostrowski
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by Manfred Ostrowski - Nov. 23, 2009

Serious and trustworthy article about global warming and the effects of climate change on Latin American coastal areas.

Good account of the current situation and imminent threat of coastal spots in Latin America. The consequences of climate change can already be observed and pose a challenge to politicians.

We are quite concerned. .. It’s a problem that grows year by year. More »

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